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“Why are you so anxious to run from me? You do not take my proposition seriously?”
Оглавление“You want me to marry you?” Just saying the words sent a shiver down Olivia’s spine, her thoughts flying in a hopeless direction. “Why? Do you love me?”
“I have a great fondness for you.”
“Why?”
“Your violet eyes. They intrigue me. And you will bear many brave, strong-willed children.”
She blinked. “I thought you didn’t want any. In fact, last night you said—”
“I am not a patient man, Olivia.”
It wasn’t her imagination that he moved closer, or that his eyes had darkened. “Is that supposed to win me over?”
“Perhaps this will.” He cupped her nape, drawing her closer, and covered her mouth with his.